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MARY
Posted on Sunday, July 25, 1999 – 1:59 pm

WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOU NEVER HAD A WEIGHT PROBLEM BEFORE YOU HAD A TOTAL HYSTERECTOMY? TRIED EVERYTHING.
MARY

Dr. del Junco Jr. (Doctor)
Posted on Monday, July 26, 1999 – 4:48 pm

Dear Mary-
I am sorry that you had to have a hysterectomy. Problems with weight gain can occur post surgery due to hormone imbalance. If you still have your ovaries, this should be checked first. Also, have your thyroid hormone levels checked.
Dr DJ

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